Cook Up Something Delicious in the 2nd Annual Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes Slow Cookin' Recipe Contest {Crock-Pot Giveaway!}

Although there are a wide variety of kitchen appliances available that claim to make life easier and more convenient, it's no secret that a large percentage of them end up simply taking up space in our cupboards or on our countertops.

One gadget that doesn't and has been an essential tool for cooking delicious meals for generations? The Crock-Pot, of course!

However, I'm sure that I'm not the only one that often looks at my Crock-Pot and wishes I had just a bit more inspiration to make something healthy and satisfying that the whole family will love, right? Fortunately, serving delicious food couldn't be much easier, as with just a few minutes of prep time, fresh meat and veggies, the rest is taken care of with Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes!

Expertly blended for optimum performance in the temperature and moisture ranges of slow cookers, Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes turn your slow cooker meal from ordinary to extraordinary just by opening the package. Available in six flavors — Beef Stroganoff, Original Chili, Savory Herb Chicken, Hearty Beef Stew, Savory Pot Roast and BBQ Pulled Pork — it couldn't be much easier than just pouring one of these in and letting it do the work for you!

But as well as making your next meal plan easier, Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes also wants to make life easier for one lucky contest winner in their 2nd Annual Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes Slow Cookin' Recipe Contest.

That's right! Simply by submitting your own original Crock-Pot recipe (recipes must include an ingredient list, directions for preparation, description and photo) to the Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes Facebook page, you are entered to win free groceries worth $8,500, including a year's supply of Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes! That's a whole lot of tasty cooking!

There are already some mouthwatering recipes that have been submitted...

...so now it's time for YOU to join in! Here are the details and timeline that you need to know:

The Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes Slow Cookin' Recipe Contest launched on October 1st and recipe submissions will be accepted through October 21st. On October 28th, 10 semi-finalists will be announced and public voting will run until November 18th.

At that time, contest judges will judge all of the finalists and take into consideration the public voting results. They will select the top entry for a total of three potential winners based on the following criteria: (a) creativity and inspiration; (b) appearance/presentation; and (c) taste; and the grand prize winner will be announced on November 25th!

What are you waiting for? You can find some inspiration through the variety of recipes available on the Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes website...

...and then be sure to visit their Facebook page when you've come up with your own masterpiece!

Plus, thanks to their generosity, one person will be even more prepared to whip up easy and delicious meals minus all of the work, because...

One lucky person will win a Crock-Pot AND a 3-month supply (12 packets) of Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes (total ARV ~$80)!

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A big thank you to Crock-Pot Seasoning Mixes for providing a Crock-Pot and mixes for me as well as a Crock-Pot and 3-month supply of mixes for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.